Patriot Preparatory Academy
Patriot Preparatory Academy is a charter school in Columbus, Ohio. It was formerly known as Liberty Christian Academy and Liberty Preparatory Academy.
Patriot Preparatory Academy | |
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Address | |
4938 Beatrice Drive Columbus , Ohio , 43227 | |
Information | |
School type | Charter |
Established | 2010 |
Founder | David McIlrath |
Superintendent | Sean Smith |
Grades | K-12 |
Enrollment | 584 |
Campus type | Suburban |
Colour(s) | Maroon, White, and Gold |
Mascot | Eagle |
History
Patriot Started out as Liberty Christian. It eventually changed into Liberty Preparatory before officially becoming Patriot Preparatory Academy. The school was founded by David McIlrath.
School Leadership
School Board
- President- Dr. Tom Edwards
- Board Members
- Mr. Paul Blythe
- Mr. Joseph Branch
- Mrs. Catherine Burleigh
- Mrs. Terri Pratt
School Administration
- Superintendent- Mr. Sean Smith
- Guidance Counselor/High School Administrator- Dr. Arianna Howard
- Middle School Administrator- Mr. Dale Tucker
- Elementary School Administrator- Mrs. Brenda Williams
Athletics
Patriot Preparatory participates in athletics under the authority of the Ohio High School Athletic Association.
Athletic Director: Mr. Chauncey Cumberlander
Sports
Basketball (Boys, 7th, 8th, JV, and Var.)
Basketball (Girls, MS, JV, and Var.)
Basketball (Intramural, K-6th)
Soccer (Coed, MS and Var.)
Volleyball (Girls, MS, JV, and Var.)
Baseball (Boys, MS and Var.)
Softball (Girls, MS and Var.)
Track and Field (Coed, MS and Var.)
Cheerleading (Girls, MS, JV, and Varsity)
Championships/Honors
2011- Girls Basketball
2012- Boys Basketball
2017- Hosted first OHSAA Tournament game
Academics
2016 Average Testing Score: 55.2% (2016)
Student Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Reading Proficiency- 79%
Math Proficiency- 56%
Average ACT Score: 20/36
3 Visual Arts classes:
- General Art
- Theater Arts
- Dance
3 Music classes:
- Band
- Choir
- Instrumental and Theory Music
1 Foreign Language class
- Spanish
2 Technology Classes
- Information Technology
- Typing
12 School Clubs/Programs
- Art Club
- Creative Writing
- Debate Club
- Drill Team
- Glee Club
- National Honor Society
- Yearbook
- Before/After School Extended Care
- D4G
- Bible Club
- Queen's Talk
- Student Council